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Sep 2023
30m 44s

Youth displacement by the Sudan conflict

Bbc World Service
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Thousands of people in Sudan remain displaced with many seeking shelter in schools. The impact of the war has had a devastating effect on the country's youth who now have no formal schools to attend. We'll hear how this ongoing conflict is disrupting the lives of young people in Sudan.

Also, there's frustration in Nigeria as the country grapples with ongoing power outages, despite investment in the energy sector. We find out what's behind the perennial blackouts and get analysis from Nigeria.

And how Ethiopians are praying for peace and unity as they begin celebrating the annual religious holiday of Meskel.

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